We look forward to welcoming new and returning students to the University of Southampton.
Bookings for our 2025/26 Japanese courses are now open and teaching will take place at our Avenue Campus.
Information about the topics and subjects included in each stage of Japanese can be found in the Useful Downloads section below.
Further information about Language Stages can be found on our Languages stages.
To book your place, please visit our Online Store.
Japanese beginners stage 1
| level/stage | Duration | Day | Time | Start date | End date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A taste of Japanese 1a | 10 weeks | Thursday | 7pm to 9pm | 16/10/2025 | 18/12/2025 | Chieko Fry |
| Move on in Japanese 1bc | 20 weeks | Thursday | 7pm to 9pm | 15/01/2026 | 25/06/2026 | Chieko Fry |
| Japanese 1abc | 30 weeks | Thursday | 7pm to 9pm | 16/10/2025 | 25/06/2026 | Chieko Fry |
| Level/stage | Duration | Day | Time | Start date | End date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese improvers stage 2 | 30 weeks | Monday | 7pm to 9pm | 13/10/2025 | 06/07/2026 | Chieko Fry |
The aim of every language course at the University is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest. We use the word ‘communicate’ in its widest sense, meaning that you will not only be able to talk to people in the language but also to develop your proficiency in listening, reading, and writing. This means that the module aims for you to understand all the things which affect communication in that language, including knowledge of how the language is used, how it works and how to analyse it, and the cultural contexts in which it is spoken.
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